Carol J. Michel - Author and Gardener
Award winner author of gardening humor books
What is the most dangerous thing a gardener can do? The most dangerous thing a gardener can do is get all cleaned up, put on clothes meant for going out in public, then walk out to the garden for …
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The root of most problems in a garden can usually be found in the soil of the garden. Good soil, good garden. Poor soil, poor garden. And by garden, of course I mean plants. If you have …
I cannot take credit for this idea. You've no doubt seen variations of it all over the internet. "You didn't buy a (fill in the blank) today! Good job! Your reward is you can buy a (fill in the …
Gardening makes you feel younger and there's proof in your laundry room. If you are gardening nearly every day, like I try to do during the growing season, you'll end up with a pile of laundry, …
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I grew a new coleus, Coleus 'Premium Sun Coral Candy' from seeds sent to me by All-America Selections. This is one of their 2023 ornamental seed winners. It's a good one! They sent me seeds in …
Finally, I have a plant label solution that works! They don't fade in the sun or smudge in the rain. It only took me decades of gardening and great technological advances to get to this …
